ESPN: Replace Leo, former Klopp assistant coach Linders approaches Manchester City to assist Guardiola

June 2 According to sources, Klopp's former assistant coach Linders is close to joining Manchester City and becoming a member of Guardiola's coaching team. Linders will replace Juanma Lilo, whose contract with Manchester City is about to expire.

In addition to Lelo, Guardiola's assistant coach Íño Domínguez and set-piece coach Carlos Vicens will also leave, who will serve as Braga's head coach.

It is reported that negotiations between Manchester City and Linders are progressing smoothly, and they hope to officially announce the news of joining after other new members of Guardiola's coaching team are confirmed.

In 2014, Linders joined Liverpool coached by Rodgers. After Klopp took office in October 2015, the two started a cooperative relationship for many years. In 2018, he was short-lived coach Nijmegen and returned to Liverpool six months later. Last summer, he left Liverpool with Klopp and served as the head coach of Red Bull Salzburg. However, he was fired after coaching only 29 games.